Van hasn't been home since the day he left for college. Leaving the only girl he loved behind was hard.
It was harder when they drifted apart.
A sports injury put Van out of commission permanently. When he decided to leave college, he joined the traveling carnival. Nowadays, Van is unrecognizable with his body covered in tattoos and piercings that adorn his body.
Jessica is in an abusive relationship. And she can't find a way out. All she can think about is the hope of one day having a normal life for her and her son. On one fateful day at the carnival with her son, Jessica recognizes Van. Sparks fly, and it's as if he never left all those years ago.
How far would you go to protect the one you love?